Merlin Demers-Kennedy of Framboise is charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of Michelle Marie Demers-Kennedy. The 58-year-old woman was last seen alive May 2, 2012, and was reported missing May 12. Despite extensive searches, the body has not been recovered.

The accused was scheduled to appear in court Friday but a psychiatric report is not yet complete so the court adjourned the case until Thursday.

The accused has already completed a 30-day psychiatric assessment at the East Coast Forensic Hospital in Dartmouth which requested another 30-day extension.

The assessment will help determine if the accused is fit to stand trial.